Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Today, February 18, 2023, is my blog’s fifth anniversary! Exactly one year ago, I singled out eight Mexican states that I had not yet featured: Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Durango, Guanajuato, Quintana Roo, Tlaxcala, and Zacatecas. I took the challenge to post at least one recipe from each of them by today, and I am happy to report that I was able to do it ... click on title for more
A batch of chocolate covered corn flakes is a delightful Valentine's Day treat, easy to make anywhere in the world, with two simple ingredients ... click on title for more
Nowadays, Día de la Candelaria celebrations in Mexico still involve church services for the blessing of candles and figurines representing baby Jesus for many people, but for the majority, it is mostly about the corn offering, namely, tamales. The variety of tamales from Yucatan includes a wide range of fillings, sauces and toppings, as well as dough preparation, different shapes, sizes and cooking methods; one of the best known nationwide is called torteados - patted - because the corn base is prepared to a thick consistency that may be applied to the wrap by patting, instead of spreading ... click on title for more
For many Christians around the world, the Feast of the Epiphany is observed on January 6th, commemorating the revelation of Jesus to the Wise Men from the East, also known as the Magi, or “Los Reyes Magos” ("The King Magi") ... click on title for more
A festive spread, a glass of bubbly, and loving company is all that is needed for a wonderful New Year's Eve celebration!
My Slice of Mexico 